Grimar Hidden Beach Entry, 3 Hours

Overview

A covered boat leaves from Punta de Mita and heads out to the Marietas Islands for a three-hour trip built around one thing: entry to Hidden Beach, also called the Beach of Love, which its listing sells as guaranteed. Getting inside is part of the adventure. Guests swim through a cave tunnel with active water movement, so plan on getting wet.

The group is capped at eight travelers, and reviewers repeatedly mention that the small boat makes the day feel personal rather than packaged. Beyond the beach itself, the listing includes snorkeling equipment, and reviewers describe whale sightings on the crossing. One review describes the guides adjusting plans when weather changed the day.

Lifejackets, snorkel gear, non-alcoholic drinks and the Hidden Beach entry itself are all covered, along with a waterproof container for phones and cameras. Food is not, so eat beforehand. Ages run from ten to sixty-four, and the listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Grimar AdventuresCheck in at Av. Las Pangas No. 18 in Punta Mita, one block before the pier and two houses past Punta Mita Surf Lodge.
2. Boat out to the islandsTravel to the Marietas Islands by covered boat, with non-alcoholic beverages on board.
3. Marietas Islands (3 hours)Spend three hours at the islands, with admission included and Hidden Beach entrance sold as guaranteed on its listing.
4. Return to Punta de MitaThe tour ends at the Punta de Mita pier, at Av. El Anclote 200a.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape whether this tour is a fit and how well the day goes.

• Swimming ability. You need to be a decent swimmer. Multiple reviewers described the passage through the cave tunnel as strenuous when there is swell. Guides assist, and lifejackets are provided, but this is not a tour for non-swimmers.
• What to bring. The listing asks for a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, camera or phone, and drinks in reusable bottles rather than single-use containers.
• Small group feel. The boat carries a maximum of eight travelers, and reviewers often mention how much this improved the experience. Several travelers appreciated the extra attention that comes with a small group.
• Barefoot on site. Shoes of any kind are not allowed for the island activities. Bags, backpacks and food are also prohibited on the beaches, which is why the operator supplies a waterproof container for phones and cameras on the boat.
• Rough water. Several travelers noted strong waves on the crossing, and one advised taking motion sickness medication beforehand. Weather can also affect the itinerary, though the crew adapts, and poor-weather cancellations come with a new date or a refund.
• Book early. Hidden Beach access is limited, and the listing advises reserving well in advance because spaces are few.

Common issues. The ocean conditions are the main variable: reviewers describe rough waves and a swim through the cave that demands real swimming skill. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travelers, and restricts ages to ten through sixty-four. One reviewer struggled to find the meeting office among several competing operators in the area and found no signage, so it pays to have the address and map pin ready. Food is not included.

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